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Harris County · 1 day ago

Community Planning Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Harris County is seeking a Community Planning Intern for their P4FIP (Precinct 4 Forward Internship Program), a 9-week paid summer internship designed for students passionate about serving others. The role involves assisting the Planning team with various tasks related to urban and regional planning, engaging with the community, and providing technical support on planning documents.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist the Planning team in various tasks related to urban and regional planning. This may include conducting research, analyzing data, preparing memorandums, and providing support on special projects. the management of planning efforts including but not limited to: transportation planning, capital planning, community development and plan implementation (PlaceM4KE P4!)

Assist with outreach that would focus on engaging with the community, stakeholders, and other interested parties to gather input and feedback on proposed planning projects. This could include organizing meetings, events, and workshops as well as tabling project-related stations at various P4 events

Provide technical and administrative assistance preparing various planning documents including community engagement summaries, GIS analysis, technical memos etc

Complete research on various transportation, community, and policy issues and synthesize findings into a briefing for senior staff

Provide support on the development of briefing materials and presentations to be presented to a wide range of audiences and stakeholders

Prepare correspondence, complete forms, and maintain records and files related to work activities

Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs

Qualification

Urban Planning PrinciplesGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Data AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCommunity Development KnowledgeTime ManagementTeam-orientedCommunicationAdaptability

Required

Students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in urban planning, community development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), social work, or related field

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Share Point

Understanding of urban planning principles and concepts

Knowledge of Urban Planning & Community Development practices regionally

Proficiency in analyzing large datasets, namely Census data

Prior experience working with regional community organizations

Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives

Self-motivated and team-oriented

Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written

Ability communicate effectively with co-workers, industry and/or governmental representatives

Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and tools as needed